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Richmond Businesses are invited to attend the Richmond Climate Action Plan breakfast workshop on Thursday, October 15th, at the Civic Center, 450 Civic Center Plaza. The City is actively working on developing the Climate Action Plan, which will include policies and programs that aim to reduce the City’s greenhouse gas emissions while creating co-benefits such as local jobs, improved public transportation options, and improved community health. The Climate Action Plan will also evaluate local impacts such as sea-level rise and associated adaptation strategies.

Involvement of Richmond businesses is critical to the development of the Richmond Climate Action Plan. Given their expertise and experience managing a business in Richmond, it is important for the City to hear their feedback on how to build and improve existing environmental programs, develop new programs or incentives for businesses, and determine how to best assist businesses improve operational and environmental efficiency.

The breakfast will be held in the Richmond Room (1st floor) of 450 Civic Center Plaza from 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM on Thursday, October 15th. Breakfast will be available beginning at 8:00 AM.

We respectfully request that attendees RSVP here so we know how much food and coffee to order. For questions about the workshop or the Climate Action Plan, please call (510) 620-5537 or email adam_lenz@ci.richmond.ca.us.